Pentax EB-1970TK Instructions For Use Manual page 35

1-2-4-2. Preparation
1) Wear personal protective equipment.
2) Attach the PVE soaking cap (OE-C9) to the endoscope.
3) Ensure that the ventilation cap (OF-C5) is detached from the endoscope.
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Figure 1.21
4) Prepare a basin with a sufficient volume of disinfecting solution to completely
immerse the endoscope.
1-2-4-3. Filling the suction channel with disinfecting solution
WARNING
• When filling endoscope channels with disinfectant, avoid the introduction
of air. The presence of air bubbles can prevent contact of the disinfectant
with channel surfaces.
• Always immerse the endoscope while filling endoscope channels with
disinfectant.
• It is imperative that cleaning adapter (OF-B155) and Inlet Seal (OF-B190)
be securely attached to the endoscope. Failure to properly mount and
secure the cleaning adapter and inlet seal can result in ineffective and
incomplete reprocessing.
Always fully immerse the endoscope, components, and accessories in disinfecting
solution during disinfection.
Attaching components and accessories to the endoscope
1) Fully immerse the endoscope in disinfecting solution, and attach inlet seal (OF-B190)
and cleaning adapter (OF-B155) to the endoscope.
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Figure 1.22
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(1) OE-C9
(2) OF-C5
(1) OF-B190
(2) OF-B155
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Endoscope
Disinfection